Iheanacho and Ntcham among Gazzetta’s top 50 U20s [Full List]

The reputable Gazzetta dello Sport has released its list of the top 50 players under the age of 20, and two City starlets have made the cut this year. City’s youth system is on the rise with stacks of outstanding potential in every age group.

Kelechi Iheanacho’s breakthrough to the first team has been something of a watershed moment in this new era of City. Some youngsters have had their moments in the first team squad, but none so permanently as Kelechi who has emerged as an outstanding talent. He makes the list at number 36.

Also on the list, at number 41, is Olivier Ntcham, who is on a long-term loan to Genoa in Serie A. His presence in Italy, where Gazzetta is of course based, may have helped him get on the list but he has had some impressive performances for I Rossoblu.

Reported City target Leroy Sané is high on the list at number two, behind only Kingsley Coman. Could he wear the sky blue of City next year?

Youri Tielemans, who is ranked as the third best U20 player in Europe by Gazzetta, has also been watched closely by City for a number of years. As have probably many of these players (number 14 Ante Coric was also recently linked).

Expect plenty more City youngsters on this list in future. Here is the entire top 50 for those interested in some of Europe’s best emerging talent: